Music artists from the upcoming album “Almost Alice” attended the ultimate fan event celebrating the 3D motion picture “ALICE IN WONDERLAND.” The concert event kicked off at 5 p.m. on Friday, February. 19, 2010, at the Hollywood & Highland Center’s Central Courtyard. There were five musical acts, a visit from director Tim Burton to introduce select members of the “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” cast which included Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Michael Sheen, Crispin Glover, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas, Mia Wasikowska and a surprise appearance by Johnny Depp.
KIIS-FM’s Manny on the Streets was the on-stage host for the event.
The ultimate fan event was streamed live on MySpace at www.myspace.com/wonderland and Facebook at www.facebook.com/aliceinwonderland.
The event’s featured music artists each performed short sets including their song from “Almost Alice.” Artists/songs included 3OH!3 (“Follow Me Down”), Metro Station (“Where’s My Angel”), Family Force 5 (“Topsy Turvy”), Kerli (“Tea Party”), and Never Shout Never (“Sea What We Seas”).
The sound track is due out on March 2, 2010, “Almost Alice” is a 16-song compilation featuring the film’s end credit track “Alice,” written and performed by Avril Lavigne, plus songs from artists including All American Rejects, The Cure’s Robert Smith, Franz Ferdinand and Shinedown. Hot Topic’s exclusive expanded version includes three bonus tracks. The album is a companion to the film’s soundtrack, which features the score by composer Danny Elfman.
Hot Topic’s Hollywood locale (3rd level of Hollywood & Highland Center) has been transformed to a mad version of Wonderland. Hot Topic hosted the event and features exclusive “ALICE IN WONDERLAND”-themed products now available at Hot Topic stores nationwide and online. There was a meet-and-greet with the band 3OH!3, and actress Mia Wasikowska who plays Alice in the movie.
Fans were encouraged to dress up in costumes inspired by characters from “ALICE IN WONDERLAND.” Costumes were judged on site by Academy Award®-winner Colleen Atwood, costume designer for the film and were invited to attend the special sneak peek at the El Capitan.
After the event, fans went to see the special 3D sneak peek of footage from the at the El Capitan Theatre. However, they were surprised by a showing of the entire film.
Check out photos from the event in the slide show below.
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I love the soundtrack, I think it is amazing. Through out the soundtrack, it explains the story. It's absolutley great. I recommend it to everyone.
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